Lake Wissota, WI Demographics

A map of Lake Wissota's Population by Race

Lake Wissota, Wisconsin has an estimated population of 3,184, a large increase from the 2,830 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 97.1% White, 1.8% Hispanic, 0.6% Multiracial, 0.4% Native American/Other, 0.0% Black, and 0.0% Asian. This demographic dot map shows the population of Lake Wissota, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Lake Wissota has become considerably less racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is considerably less diverse than Wisconsin overall. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In Lake Wissota, that probability was 14.4% in 2020 and 5.6% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Lake Wissota is ranked the 216th most populous place in Wisconsin, out of 808 places. This ranking is based on the Census definition of a place, which includes incorporated places like cities, towns, and villages, as well as unincorporated census-designated places (CDPs). Lake Wissota was ranked the 225th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Lake Wissota's White Population

3,093 residents of Lake Wissota, or 97.1% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Lake Wissota is significantly higher than in Wisconsin overall, where 78.6% of the population is White. Lake Wissota ranks 299th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 808 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Lake Wissota's White population has grown by an estimated 18.3%. White residents' share of Lake Wissota's population has increased from 92.4% to 97.1%.

Lake Wissota is more White than neighboring Chippewa Falls (91.2% White), Lake Hallie (88.9% White), Jim Falls (95.6% White), Cadott (88.5% White), and Fall Creek (94.7% White).

Lake Wissota's Black Population

0 residents of Lake Wissota, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Lake Wissota is lower than in Wisconsin overall, where 5.9% of the population is Black. Lake Wissota ranks 552nd statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 808 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Lake Wissota's Black population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Black residents' share of Lake Wissota's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.0%.

Lake Wissota is less Black than neighboring Chippewa Falls (1.8% Black), Lake Hallie (0.5% Black), Jim Falls (2.4% Black), Cadott (0.3% Black), and Fall Creek (0.5% Black).

Lake Wissota's Asian Population

0 residents of Lake Wissota, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Lake Wissota is slightly lower than in Wisconsin overall, where 2.9% of the population is Asian. Lake Wissota ranks 155th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 808 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Lake Wissota's Asian population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Asian residents' share of Lake Wissota's population has decreased from 1.3% to 0.0%.

Lake Wissota is less Asian than neighboring Chippewa Falls (0.8% Asian), Lake Hallie (5% Asian), and Cadott (0.3% Asian).

Lake Wissota's Hispanic Population

58 residents of Lake Wissota, or 1.8% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Lake Wissota is lower than in Wisconsin overall, where 8% of the population is Hispanic. Lake Wissota ranks 701st statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 808 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Lake Wissota's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 93.3%. Hispanic residents' share of Lake Wissota's population has increased from 1.1% to 1.8%.

Lake Wissota is less Hispanic than neighboring Chippewa Falls (1.9% Hispanic), Lake Hallie (2.4% Hispanic), Jim Falls (2.1% Hispanic), Cadott (7% Hispanic), and Fall Creek (3.2% Hispanic).

Lake Wissota's Native American/Other Population

14 residents of Lake Wissota, or 0.4% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Lake Wissota is comparable to the share in Wisconsin overall, where 0.9% of the population is Native American/Other. Lake Wissota ranks 563rd statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 808 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Lake Wissota's Native American/Other population has grown by an estimated 27.3%. Native American/Other residents' share of Lake Wissota's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.4%.

Lake Wissota is more Native American/Other than neighboring Lake Hallie (0.3% Native American/Other), Jim Falls (0% Native American/Other), Cadott (0% Native American/Other), and Fall Creek (0.1% Native American/Other). Lake Wissota is less Native American/Other than neighboring Chippewa Falls (0.9% Native American/Other).

Lake Wissota's Multiracial Population

19 residents of Lake Wissota, or 0.6% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Lake Wissota is slightly lower than in Wisconsin overall, where 3.7% of the population is Multiracial. Lake Wissota ranks 101st statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 808 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Lake Wissota's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 85.7%. Multiracial residents' share of Lake Wissota's population has decreased from 4.7% to 0.6%.

Lake Wissota is more Multiracial than neighboring Jim Falls (0% Multiracial). Lake Wissota is less Multiracial than neighboring Chippewa Falls (3.3% Multiracial), Lake Hallie (2.9% Multiracial), Cadott (3.9% Multiracial), and Fall Creek (1.5% Multiracial).

Sources: Most recent population estimates are from the 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. 2020 population counts and map data are from 2020 Census State Redistricting Data. Geographic data are from Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.